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World Cup watchers, you will find some clues about the theme of the tournament in today’s mini crossword. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.
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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for June 24, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A clue: the starter’s equipment
Answer: GUN
4A clue: 1-1, for one
Answer: SCORE
6A clue: Wedding speech delivered with a drink in hand
Answer: TOAST
7A Clue: Book of Cards
Answer: ATLAS
8A hint: Trivia question: has Brazil participated in every World Cup? Answer: ___!
Answer: YES
Mini-clues and answers
Index 1D: World Cup highlights
Solution: OBJECTIVES
2D Index: ___ Major
Answer: URSA
3D Clue: Objects Found at Both Ends of a Football Field
Solution: NET
Index 4D: time spent in a hotel
Answer: STAY
5D Index: ___ of Ivory (African nation in the World Cup)
Solution: COTE
